Robotics Integration Engineer

UNISOFT INFOTECH PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider based in Singapore is seeking a professional to develop and support robotic arms and PLC control systems for production lines. The ideal candidate will integrate robots with control software and ensure real-time communication with existing systems. Qualifications include experience with robotic arm integration, strong programming skills in C# or Java, and knowledge of PLC systems. This role is vital in enhancing automation processes and ensuring safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience in integrating industrial robotic arms using vendor APIs.
• Solid understanding of PLC/SCADA systems and signal interpretation.
• Strong programming skills in C# or Java for middleware development.
• Hands-on knowledge of PLC programming for troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with robot motion programming and error diagnosis.
• Comprehension of safety standards for robotics.

Responsibilities

• Develop interfaces for robotic arms and gantry robots.
• Integrate robots with MES and control systems.
• Work with PLC/SCADA systems for device control.

Skills

Experience integrating industrial robotic arms

Understanding of PLC/SCADA systems

Strong programming skills (C# or Java)

Knowledge of PLC programming

Familiarity with robot motion programming

Understanding safety standards for robotic cells

Job description

• Focus: Robotic Arms & PLC Control
• Develop and support interfaces for robotic arms and gantry robots on the production floor (e.g. robots handling drive components or transferring units between stations).
• Integrate these robots with MES and other control systems such that robotic actions (pick, place, assemble, etc.) are triggered by software commands and reported to systems in real time.
• Work with PLC/SCADA systems that control conveyors, sorters, turn tables, shuttles, and other auxiliary devices; implement middleware or IoT gateways to bridge PLC signals with the factory IT layer. For example, ensure that when a robot places a unit on a conveyor, the PLC detects it and the MES is immediately updated with the unit’s location.

Must Have Skills:

• Experience integrating industrial robotic arms into automated production lines, including using vendor APIs or standards (OPC UA, ROS-I) to command and monitor robots.
• Solid understanding of PLC/SCADA systems and how to interface with them – able to interpret and utilize signals from PLCs to synchronize robot actions with conveyors or other equipment.
• Strong programming skills (C# or Java preferred) for writing middleware that coordinates between robots, PLCs, and higher-level IT systems.
• Hands‑on knowledge of PLC programming or configuration, which aids in troubleshooting and fine‑tuning the interface between IT and control systems.
• Familiarity with robot motion programming and error handling, enabling quicker diagnosis of robot faults or misalignments.
• Understanding safety standards and interlocks for robotic cells (to ensure the software integration upholds all required safety stops and guard checks).